Recession disrupts youth programme

Speaking in an interview, KFT Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sylvester Masweu, explained that economic recession has affected Barkan Holdings, a company that has been sponsoring the trust since its establishment.

"We are not making any profit at the moment and the situation has forced us to stop KFT projects that we had planned to do in 2010," he remarked. Masweu said one of the major projects that were planned for this year was the School of Industry in Gumare.  He said that a school is a massive project that needs a lot of money and they are currently seeking donations from across the country and even outside Botswana. Masweu called upon government to assist them. He said that the aim of the school is to rehabilitate out of school youth and convicts who should get an education. Masweu also said that the school will be a shelter for abused children up to 18 years old. He said since KFT was established two years ago, it has embarked on a variety of life-changing projects in and around Selebi-Phikwe.